Shut down and unplug your Apple TV, press the Menu and Volume Up buttons on the remote simultaneously, and click Pair on the new device that should’ve just.
Apple TV App User Guide
If you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you can use the iTunes Remote app to control your media library on your Mac. iTunes Remote is available as a free download from the App Store.
Pair iTunes Remote with your media library
Before you can use the iTunes Remote app, you need to pair it with the media library (or libraries) you want to control. Your device and your computer must be on the same wireless network and signed in with the same Apple ID.
On your iOS or iPadOS device, open the Remote app.
Do one of the following:
If it’s your first time using iTunes Remote: Tap Connect Manually.
If it’s not your first time using iTunes Remote: Tap Settings, then tap “Add a media library.”
A 4-digit code appears.
In the Apple TV app on your Mac, click the Remote button under Devices in the sidebar, then type the 4-digit code.
The Apple TV app pairs the library on your computer with the iTunes Remote app on your device.
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- The Apple Remote is a remote control introduced in October 2005 by Apple Inc. For use with a number of its products with infrared capability. It was originally designed to control the Front Row media center program on the iMac G5 and is compatible with many subsequent Macintosh computers. The first three generations of Apple TV used the Apple Remote as their primary control mechanism. It has now been.
Pair iTunes Remote with your Home Sharing network
If you have Home Sharing turned on, you can set the iTunes Remote app to pair automatically with any of the media libraries on your Home Sharing network.
On your iOS or iPadOS device, open the Remote app.
Do one of the following:
If it’s your first time using iTunes Remote: Tap Use Home Sharing.
If it’s not your first time using iTunes Remote: Tap Settings, then tap to turn Home Sharing on.
Sign in using your Apple ID and password.
Tap the media library you want to control.
Apple Tv Remote For Mac
However, if you're just using a remote for the AppleTV the this doesn't really help you as the remote can still be used to control other devices (like a Macbook).
Pair with computer: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1619
Pair with Apple TV: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1555
I would probably leave the infrared port turned off on the Macbook - Do you need it for anything else?
Apple Remote Control
Jul 18, 2008 5:20 AM